The Digester

Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1983 in Washington

Israeli and Lebanese envoys met in Washington with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to seek an agreement to stop Israeli attacks and shore up a recent ceasefire, while fighting and civilian deaths continue along the border.

11 hours ago · Lebanon · 43 articles

finance

HSBC warns Iran conflict is denting global economic confidence

Bank executives and business leaders told an HSBC summit the Iran war is already eroding confidence and driving higher energy and commodity costs that threaten growth.

10 hours ago · United Kingdom · 35 articles

war

US enforces blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran collapse

After Pakistan-brokered talks failed, the United States ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and deployed naval forces, prompting Iranian threats and immediate market and diplomatic fallout.

11 hours ago · United States · 33 articles

crime

School shooting in Siverek, Turkey leaves at least seven injured

A secondary school student opened fire at a school in Siverek district, Sanliurfa province, injuring mostly students and reportedly barricading himself inside, local outlets report.

12 hours ago · Turkey · 30 articles

politics

Trump breaks with Meloni after her criticism of his attacks on the pope

In a six minute phone interview with Corriere della Sera, Donald Trump called Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni "unacceptable" after she rebuked his attacks on Pope Leo XIV and urged Italy to do more on Iran, NATO and energy security.

5 hours ago · Italy · 20 articles

crime

Model alleges Rep. Eric Swalwell raped her after drugging her drink in 2018

At a Beverly Hills news conference on April 14, 2026, model Lonna Drewes accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018 and said she will file a police report, while prosecutors and other alleged victims pursue related inquiries.

3 hours ago · United States · 13 articles

politics

Spain to regularise about 500,000 undocumented migrants

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Spain will approve on April 14 a decree to begin an extraordinary regularisation expected to affect about 500,000 undocumented residents, with applications open until June 30.

11 hours ago · Spain · 31 articles

sports

Bayern Munich v Real Madrid: Champions League quarterfinal second leg

Quarterfinal second leg at Munich’s Allianz Arena with Bayern 2-1 up on aggregate and Real facing selection and injury questions.

4 hours ago · Germany · 21 articles

disaster

Around 250 missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea

UN agencies say a trawler carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals sank en route to Malaysia from Teknaf, leaving about 250 people unaccounted for after heavy winds and rough seas.

2 hours ago · Bangladesh · 8 articles

politics

Orban defeated, weakening Europe's far right and exposing MAGA links

Viktor Orban lost to pro-EU Peter Magyar, ending his 16-year rule and removing a model for illiberal right-wing movements while prompting scrutiny of his MAGA ties and large-scale funding of ideological institutes.

9 hours ago · Hungary · 19 articles

politics

Italy suspends renewal of defence pact with Israel amid Middle East escalation

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy will not renew its defence agreement with Israel as regional hostilities involving the United States, Iran, Lebanon and Gaza intensify.

9 hours ago · Italy · 21 articles

war

Europe plans mine-clearing mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz without US, Macron says

European leaders are discussing an international, defensive naval mission of minesweepers and support ships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without US command, with Macron saying the plan would exclude parties directly involved in the conflict and be coordinated with regional states.

10 minutes ago · Iran · 7 articles

sports

UEFA rejects Barcelona protest over refereeing in Atletico defeat

UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body dismissed FC Barcelona's complaint about a non-penalty decision in their 2-0 home loss to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.

8 hours ago · Spain · 27 articles

finance

IMF, World Bank and IEA urge end to energy hoarding as Middle East war hits markets

The three institutions warned that export controls and stockpiling will deepen the largest global energy shock on record after Middle East fighting pushed oil above $100 a barrel and disrupted key shipping routes.

21 hours ago · Iran · 33 articles

finance

Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh discloses net worth above $100 million

New disclosure shows Kevin Warsh holds more than $100 million, including large positions in a fund linked to Stanley Druckenmiller and $10.2 million in consulting income, and that he will divest and end consulting work if confirmed as Fed chair.

3 hours ago · United States · 11 articles

arts

Historic London theatre reopens after two-year restoration

A 120-year-old London theatre reopened after two years of conservation and technical upgrades, combining restored period features with modern accessibility and stage equipment.

15 hours ago · United Kingdom · 26 articles

technology

Amazon in advanced talks to buy Globalstar for about $10 billion to bolster satellite internet

Amazon is nearing a deal to buy satellite operator Globalstar for about $10 billion, a move that would expand its Amazon Leo constellation and position the company to compete directly with SpaceX Starlink.

13 hours ago · United States · 26 articles

politics

Italian press brands Trump remarks about Pope Francis a 'shocking attack'

Newspapers across Italy reacted strongly to a public exchange between former US president Donald Trump and Pope Francis, calling the remarks a "shocking attack" and prompting wider debate at home and abroad.

10 hours ago · Italy · 19 articles

technology

Chrome adds Gemini Skills to save and run reusable prompts

Google is rolling out Skills in Chrome for desktop users in the United States to save prompts, run them across tabs and sync them across devices.

1 hour ago · United States · 7 articles

arts

Christie's raffles Picasso for 100 euros to fund Alzheimer research

Christie's sold 120,000 tickets at 100 euros each for a Paris raffle of Picasso's 1941 'Cabeza de mujer', with proceeds earmarked to expand Alzheimer research centers in France.

3 hours ago · France · 8 articles